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Larry and Lynn Make Lasting Impact Through Mentorship and Fundraising Friends from around the world joined a room full of women via FaceTime to watch a hairdresser cut Lynn O.’s bright red locks, which were to be donated. Her friends were shocked to see Lynn, known for her long red hair, choose to shave her head. For Lynn, her decision was born out of necessity […] November 14, 2023

5 Essential Apps for Caregivers of Patients with Brain Tumors Caring for a loved one with a brain tumor is a profound and often challenging experience. As a caregiver, you not only provide physical support but also offer the essential emotional comfort that your loved one needs. Care coordination, in particular, can be a daunting aspect of this responsibility, with medication management, appointment scheduling, and […] November 8, 2023

Diffuse Astrocytoma: A Young Adult’s Experience Little did Melanie F. know how much her life would change when a semi-truck t-boned her car after she left her office to grab lunch in August 2019. When the dust settled, her black car faced the opposite direction on a different road from where she had been driving. Melanie managed to get out of […] October 23, 2023

Patient and Caregiver Navigation: Empowering the Brain Tumor Community National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) empowers patients with brain tumors and care partners with quality, unbiased information and resources through its Personalized Support and Navigation Program. As part of the organization’s commitment to providing unparalleled support, NBTS welcomed the newest member of the Personalized Support and Navigation team earlier this year. Katherine Pahler, RN, joined […] October 18, 2023

Pediatric Ependymoma Patient’s Attitude Inspires Community Two-year-old Kevin M. lies in his hospital bed watching his beloved Puppy Dog Pals show, oblivious to the monitors beeping around him as a pediatric patient with ependymoma. His parents, Danielle and Duane, are nearby, trying to keep the toddler entertained between the pokes and prods that come with being in the hospital. Kevin’s nurse […] September 28, 2023